A Conversation with Gail Kendall and L. Kent Wolgamott
May 15 from 6-7 p.m.
Free and open to the public.

Kendall, a local potter and Professor Emeritus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has become known nationally for her hand-built earthenware pottery.  Her work has been written about in Ceramics: Art & Perception, Ceramics Monthly, and Studio Potter Magazine.  Kendall will have a conversation with Lincoln Journal Star’s L. Kent Wolgamott, to discuss Kendall’s career and creative process.

Arrangement

June 1-30

Opening Reception: June 1, 5-8pm

LUX Artist-in-Residence, Naomi Mostkoff uses the theme “arrangement” as inspiration for the body of work created during her residency.  Using the technique of “pinching,” she shaped ceramic flower vases, serving dishes, and wall pieces to depict the marriage of form and function.  The pieces will be presented in ways that make the viewer acutely aware of the functional and decorative possibilities of the work.

Underboard: New work by Conner McKissack

July 6-28

Opening Reception: June 6, 5-8pm

Former LUX Arist-in-Residence and Atlanta based potter, Conner McKissack returns to the LUX for this solo exhibition.  McKissack says his work “combines a variety of shapes, textures, and colors to create pottery that is rich in tradition with a contemporary aesthetic.”

Finding Identity in Nebraska

July 6- August 25

Opening Reception: July 6, 5-8pm

Santiago Cal (Belize), Nancy Friedemann (Colombia), Victoria Goro-Rapoport (Russia), Francisco Souto (Venezuela), Jette Vogt (Denmark), and Ying Zhu (China) have each made a significant contribution to the artistic milieu of Nebraska.  Each brings a unique richness and diversity of talents to the exhibition typifying Nebraska’s cultural landscape.  These nationally and internationally known artists have relocated to the Cornhusker state from all over the world.

Twice Told: The Afterlives of Josephine and Nellie

August 3- September 29

Opening Reception: August 3, 5-8pm

Janet Eskridge uses found objects and wax to make assemblage pieces inspired by two diaries in her personal collection.  One was written in 1888 by Josephine Conklin and the second was written in 1917 by Josephine’s daughter, Nellie Lindsley.  Both women tell of daily activities, including cooking, cleaning, and sewing, and their roles as wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters.  Eskridge offers her interpretation and emotional response to the content of these intimate writings.

Art & Work

September 7- October 27

Opening Reception: September 7, 5-8pm

Nebraska Wesleyan art faculty members David Gracie (painting), Susan Horn (photography), Lisa Lockman (ceramic and metals), and Robert Schwieger (printmaking and mixed-media) exhibit works depicting the unifying theme of  their desire to make meaningful artwork while making a difference in their student’s lives.

The Calendar Project

October 5- 27

Opening Reception: October 5, 5-8pm

Katie Frisch, LUX Artist-in-Residence, spent her year making one hand-felted fiber piece per day.  She will display a grid of all 365 felted tiles to celebrate her residency at the LUX.  Frisch used wool, silk, alpaca, yarn spinning, and natural dyeing to record her daily experiences.

November 2- December 1

Opening Reception: November 2, 5-8pm

LUX Artist-in-Residence, Nora Rolf created an interactive piece to explore “breaking of bread” as a tactile ritual, a form of communing, and a source of nutrition.  She built a table in the gallery as a metaphor for a gathering place of people from all walks of life to experience each other’s company as they contemplate the artwork.

There is quite a buzz in the non-profit community about a very special day—Give to Lincoln Day.  On May 17, and for those 24 hours only, you can go online to support the LUX by giving a donation.  Lincoln Community Foundation along with community partners will match gifts proportionately with a pool of $200,000 on May 17 only.  Their goal is to raise awareness and money for the many non-profit organizations that make Lincoln a great place to live.  LUX Center for the Arts is one of them.  Please consider making a contribution to the LUX that day—you will leverage additional funds for our education programs!   The organization with the most donors wins additional cash prizes!

Stop by the LUX on May 17^th!  We’ll have cookies and lemonade and computers available so you can make your donation while you are here.

Go to the Give to Lincoln Day website!  Donate to the LUX on May 17.

Tuition: $15 per pot & plant

SFAM-05 Sat., May 5, 2-3pm  

Download a list of cub scout requirements you will meet by taking this class.

Call 402.466.8692 to register over the phone.